Biotite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

Biotite

Sillimanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Tough

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.7-3.33.20-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

{010} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.06-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Biotite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Sillimanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Biotite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Biotite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.